Legal Team Lead for Deal Desk - Transactions

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Team Lead - Transactions
We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic leader based in Amsterdam to join our global Legal Deal Desk team. The Deal Desk operates as a global function within the Commercial Legal team, and you will serve as one of four Team Leads reporting to the Head of Deal Desk. As a Team Lead on Deal Desk, you will manage and lead a lean team of commercial lawyers who negotiate contracts with our vendors and commercial partners. The role requires a leader with strong commercial contracting expertise who can act as a trusted advisor to senior internal stakeholders, while building and developing a high-performing team. You must have a strong drafting and negotiation background across a variety of complex, multi-jurisdictional commercial agreements and be able to leverage sophisticated legal expertise and communication skills into tangible, scalable value that accelerates Adyen's global growth.

What you will do:

• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of high-caliber, pragmatic commercial lawyers who draft, review, and negotiate complex, multi-jurisdictional commercial agreements with our vendors and commercial partners. 
  
• Provide strategic, business-oriented legal advice to senior stakeholders across procurement, partnerships, product, and regulatory teams globally, including on our contracting principles, commercial projects, and legal and regulatory compliance within our vendor and partner contracts. 
  
• Serve as the primary escalation point for your team, guiding strategic, risk-based decisions on complex legal issues and proposing  improvements to mitigate future exposure. 
  
• Drive legal automation efforts and process improvements to scale the team and bring greater efficiency to the negotiation process. 
  
• Advise on contract interpretation, early-stage disputes, and other general commercial matters.
  
• Ensure a global voice and consistent standards across the Deal Desk, creating and advancing global initiatives across the team’s pillars, including drafting comprehensive negotiation playbooks and training internal teams on how to navigate and negotiate vendor and partnership relationships. 
  
• Foster strong collaboration and feedback loops within the Legal Team. 
  
• Keep up to date with developments in commercial law and relevant industry regulations, strategically advising the business of developments in the field.    

Who you are:

• Have 8+ years of legal experience, in house or at a law firm including strong experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of complex commercial contracts, with a solid understanding of contract law principles. 
  
• Have demonstrated experience managing, mentoring, and developing lawyers or other legal professionals.
  
• Committed to building teams that reflect a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and where every team member can thrive.
• Solid people skills and work well with a variety of internal and external stakeholders from varying disciplines and cultures. 
  
• Experience educating others on complex ideas, communicating them clearly and providing additional training when necessary.
  
• Ability to structure and prioritize work in a high volume, fast-paced environment and build and drive processes to completion. 
  
• Enjoy critically considering process flows and seeking to improve efficiency wherever possible. 

Curious to learn more about the legal team? Read more here. 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Adyen

We actively seek different perspectives to sharpen our ideas. Our unique culture is a product of our diverse backgrounds and experiences. No matter who you are or where you’re from, you’re welcome to be your true self at Adyen. 

If you need accommodations or support during the recruitment process to perform at your best, you’ll have the opportunity to let our team know in your application. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.

What’s next?

Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 5 business days. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete, but may fluctuate depending on the role. Learn more about our hiring process here. Don’t be afraid to let us know if you need more flexibility.

This role is based out of our Amsterdam office. We are an office-first company and value in-person collaboration; we do not offer remote-only roles.